Senior Advisor, Communications & Marketing

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor for Communications & Marketing to enhance its brand and communication strategies. In this dynamic role, you will support the CEO and management in developing corporate communications and marketing plans that align with the organization's goals. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining brand integrity and positioning the organization as a leader in horticultural innovation. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing research and commercialization in a supportive environment that values diversity and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Bonus Structure

RRSP Matching Plan

Paid vacation

Company Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in professional communication and marketing.
• University degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communications and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance brand reputation and visibility.

Skills

Public Relations

Marketing

Communications

Project Management

Analytic Skills

Creative Judgment

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Web Content Management

Social Media

Job description

Senior Advisor, Communications & Marketing

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) can help you grow your career because we are looking for a Senior Advisor, Communications & Marketing to join our amazing team.

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.

What we’re looking for…

Reporting to the Director, Business and Client Development (BCD) with a dotted line for corporate communications strategy to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Advisor Communications & Marketing is responsible for supporting, developing and implementing business communications and marketing activities as well as corporate communications and brand strategies.

Why work for us…

Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for their excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Vineland strives to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others. In accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

And there’s more…

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Structure
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Paid vacation
• Company Events

If Selected:

If you are selected to join Vineland, you will be required to present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials). Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting Vineland’s President and CEO, the Senior Advisor maintains Vineland’s brand integrity and strategically positioning Vineland as a trusted source for research and innovation for the horticulture industry, including:
  • Supporting the development of a corporate communications strategy in alignment with Vineland’s corporate strategy.
  • Providing advice and support to the CEO and Senior Management Team on issues related to branding, marketing, communications and emergency preparedness and response processes.
  • Interfacing with Provincial and Federal Government communications teams for approval of public information and news releases.
• Supporting Vineland’s Director Business and Client Development (BCD), the Senior Advisor develops goals, strategies, and implementation plans to execute a comprehensive and cohesive marketing plan for Vineland’s research and innovation programs, capabilities, and outcomes by:
  • Supporting the development and implementation of external communication plans and marketing strategies to support business activities and ensures consistency in key messages and brand identity.
  • Collaborating with BCD and R&D teams to generate content that can be pushed through local, national and international media streams to build the brand and enhance Vineland’s reputation.

Qualifications

What we need from you…

• University degree in Public Relations, marketing and/or Communications.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional communication and marketing experience.
• Experience in agriculture/horticulture is preferred.
• Professional accreditation in Public Relations or other communications-based professional organization is an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of communications and marketing principles, tactics, and tools with strong strategic, analytic and creative judgment skills.
• Knowledge of science/innovation media.
• Advanced understanding of social media and web communications, including web content management skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives at once.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate internal company relationships.

(*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.)

Full Time Position

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